Finger Lakes, New York, USA
Captivating. Sharp but deep nose of tangerine and flinty minerals. White peach, melon and lime sorbet, orange creamsicle, jasmine, and some barnyard. Quite light bodied but with a pleasant mineral character. Riesling acidity + gewurtz bouquet. All around really nicely done.
Day two and this keeps giving.. raising score to 9.0.
Captivating. Sharp but deep nose of tangerine and flinty minerals. White peach, melon and lime sorbet, orange creamsicle, jasmine, and some barnyard. Quite light bodied but with a pleasant mineral character. Riesling acidity + gewurtz bouquet. All around really nicely done.
Day two and this keeps giving.. raising score to 9.0.
If you can’t handle a touch of brett, avoid this. But for those who can...here’s a wild sour ale, trapped in a bottle of Riesling-heavy Edelzwicker. The nose is pure, pretty, floral Riesling, and the sour/spicy thing kicks in on the palate in a masterful and balanced way that gives the impression of being a studied, deliberate choice in the cellar. The brett carries through into the long, savory finish in a thirst-quenching manner (again, much like sour ale). This wine demands all your attention, so don’t pull it out for casual quaffing, chill it too hard or serve it in anything less than great glassware. Another singular and challenging wine from the most interesting growers in the FLX.
If you can’t handle a touch of brett, avoid this. But for those who can...here’s a wild sour ale, trapped in a bottle of Riesling-heavy Edelzwicker. The nose is pure, pretty, floral Riesling, and the sour/spicy thing kicks in on the palate in a masterful and balanced way that gives the impression of being a studied, deliberate choice in the cellar. The brett carries through into the long, savory finish in a thirst-quenching manner (again, much like sour ale). This wine demands all your attention, so don’t pull it out for casual quaffing, chill it too hard or serve it in anything less than great glassware. Another singular and challenging wine from the most interesting growers in the FLX.
Aug 20th, 2019
Floral, honeyed, with some funk and a nice weight on the palate
Floral, honeyed, with some funk and a nice weight on the palate
Aug 18th, 2019I want to move back home but I drink the whole bottle with all these FLX wines. Can my liver take it??? Honeyed and strong apple blossom as it warms. Delicious but a bit phenolic if it's too cold.
I want to move back home but I drink the whole bottle with all these FLX wines. Can my liver take it??? Honeyed and strong apple blossom as it warms. Delicious but a bit phenolic if it's too cold.
Jul 21st, 2016
I liked the mild funk, which brought some flavor nuances. Slightly soft though, and not a huge finish.
I liked the mild funk, which brought some flavor nuances. Slightly soft though, and not a huge finish.
Oct 18th, 2015Wine Blogger McDuff's Food & Wine Trail, Importer David Bowler Wines
A blend of Cayuga, Riesling, and Gewurztraminer
A blend of Cayuga, Riesling, and Gewurztraminer
Nov 2nd, 2019
If you told me this was cider, I’d believe it
If you told me this was cider, I’d believe it
Nov 17th, 201829 July 2017. Bloomer Creek Vineyard, FLX, NY.
29 July 2017. Bloomer Creek Vineyard, FLX, NY.
Jul 30th, 2017
